It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Bonsly}} when [[level]]ed up while knowing {{m|Mimic}}.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Bonsly}} when [[level]]ed up while knowing {{m|Mimic}}.

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In [[Generation II]], its [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions |remakes]] and {{g|Emerald}}, wild Sudowoodo can be found blocking the road in inconvenient locations in [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]]. In order to catch one, a Trainer must first alert it by squirting it with water from either a [[SquirtBottle]] or [[Wailmer Pail]].

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In [[Generation II]], its [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions |remakes]] and {{g|Emerald}}, wild Sudowoodo can be found blocking the road in inconvenient locations in [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]]. In order to catch one, a Trainer must first alert it by squirting it with water from either a {{DL|Watering cans|SquirtBottle}} or {{DL|Watering cans|Wailmer Pail}}.

==Biology==

==Biology==

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* Sudowoodo is the only non-Grass Pokémon to learn {{m|Wood Hammer}} by leveling up.

* Sudowoodo is the only non-Grass Pokémon to learn {{m|Wood Hammer}} by leveling up.

**Sudowoodo is also the only Pokémon that can resist the recoil damage from this move.

**Sudowoodo is also the only Pokémon that can resist the recoil damage from this move.

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* In [[Generation II]], only one Sudowoodo appears (from being sprayed with water from a {{DL|Listof key items in Generation II|Squirtbottle}}). Similarly, in [[Generation III]], only one Sudowoodo appears--this time as the result of a spray from the {{DL|Listof key items in Generation III|Wailmer Pail}}. However, in [[Generation IV]], the {{player}} can get multiple Sudowoodo by evolving {{p|Bonsly}} or by catching it in grass.

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* In [[Generation II]], only one Sudowoodo appears (from being sprayed with water from a {{DL|Wateringcans|SquirtBottle}}). Similarly, in [[Generation III]], only one Sudowoodo appears--this time as the result of a spray from the {{DL|WateringCans|Wailmer Pail}}. However, in [[Generation IV]], the {{player}} can get multiple Sudowoodo by evolving {{p|Bonsly}} or by catching it in grass.

* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Sudowoodo, along with {{p|Skuntank}}, {{p|Togekiss}}, {{p|Fearow}} and {{p|Yanma}}, weighs as much as the {{ga|Lucas|male protagonist}} of the game.

* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Sudowoodo, along with {{p|Skuntank}}, {{p|Togekiss}}, {{p|Fearow}} and {{p|Yanma}}, weighs as much as the {{ga|Lucas|male protagonist}} of the game.

* Although it is stated that it can't stand water, health replenishing items such as {{DL|Drink|Fresh Water}} can be used to heal. It is possible that Sudowoodo may just not like being wet, but it can take water internally.

* Although it is stated that it can't stand water, health replenishing items such as {{DL|Drink|Fresh Water}} can be used to heal. It is possible that Sudowoodo may just not like being wet, but it can take water internally.

Biology

Physiology

Sudowoodo has a brown, log-shaped body with some yellow spots on it. It has short legs with toe-less feet. Sudowoodo has club (♣) shaped hands that remain green year-round. Sudowoodo has a forked "branch" on top of its head. Despite its plant-like appearance, its body is actually made of rock.

Behavior

Habitat

Sudowoodo can be found living in forests, but finding one can sometimes be a little tricky as Sudowoodo have the aforementioned habit of pretending to be a tree in order to blend in with their surroundings.

However, during winters, Sudowoodo's camouflage fails. Its forearms remain green, even in winter, thus it is easy to tell it from true trees. This may cause massive migrations of Sudowoodo to more southern areas, where the winter may not affect its camouflage.

Sudowoodo have been sighted in Johto and Hoenn's Battle Frontier. However, they are more numerous in Sinnoh, where they can sometimes be found in the wild.

Diet

In the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Bonsly evolved into Sudowoodo in Leave It To Brocko!. Although needy and easily distressed as a Bonsly, as a Sudowoodo it proved a strong and reliable partner.

Other

Sudowoodo first appeared in Type Casting. Two Pokémon researchers argue over the issue of whether Sudowoodo is a Grass- or Rock-type.

A golden Sudowoodo appeared in All That Glitters is Not Golden. A boy named Keenan experimented on his Sudowoodo to give it a resistance against the Water-type making it turn golden in color. The Sudowoodo, however, was unhappy with the change, and was reverted to its previous type and coloration.

Sudowoodo, the Imitation Pokémon. Although it camouflages itself as a tree in order to avoid being attacked, its body is actually more like a rock than like a plant. It hates water and disappears whenever it rains.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Volume 9, a Sudowoodo disguises itself as a tree in the middle of Route 37, hiding from a Rhydon. Gold convinced Sudowoodo not to run away from its problems, and Sudowoodo went on to defeat Rhydon in hand-to-hand combat. It soon after joined Gold's team and participated in his friendly match against Silver, and later the Masked Man.

A Sudowoodo is captured by Emerald at the Battle Frontier. It appears to be a female Sudowoodo, due to its motherly nature. Furthermore, it appeared to have developed a romantic relationship with Gold's Sudowoodo, which is a level 44 male.

In the TCG

Other appearances

Sudowoodo is a Poké Float. After Wooper first appears, it will move down the right of the screen while Sudowoodo is on the left. Unlike most of the Poké Floats, players are not required to ever go on Sudowoodo. A trophy of Sudowoodo can be obtained after playing on the Poké Floats stage.

Trophy information

An imitation Pokémon with an aversion to battle, Sudowoodo always poses as a tree in order to avoid being attacked. Despite their arboreal appearance, these Pokémon are actually Rock-types, and therefore highly vulnerable to water. When it begins to rain, they vanish. A Sudowoodo can be found blocking Route 36 in Johto.

Although it is stated that it can't stand water, health replenishing items such as Fresh Water can be used to heal. It is possible that Sudowoodo may just not like being wet, but it can take water internally.

Origin

Sudowoodo is based on petrified wood, plants which have become fossilized over time.

Name origin

Sudowoodo is a combination of pseudo (prefix meaning false) and wood.

Usokkie may be a combination of 嘘 uso (false) and 木 ki (wood or tree). It could also derive from 嘘つき usotsuki (liar).

In other languages

Language

Title

Meaning

Japanese

ウソッキー Usokkie

From 嘘 uso (false), 木 ki (wood or tree) and 嘘つき usotsuki (liar)

French

Simularbre

From simuler and arbre

Spanish

Sudowoodo

Same as English name

German

Mogelbaum

From mogeln and Baum

Italian

Sudowoodo

Same as English name

Korean

꼬지모 Kkojimo

From 꼬 Kko and 목/木 mok. However, moving one character over turns 꼬 into 꽂 Kkoj. Therefore, depending on how it's read, it could mean "Twisted Tree" or "Flower is a tree"; apparently this difference in meaning also implies falseness.